Overview

Program outline

The web-based Geotechnics program at Missouri University of Science and Technology is designed for working professionals, whose upward mobility requires an advanced degree, but who do not wish to take an extended leave of absence to physically attend college. The program is an interdisciplinary master’s degree program without a required research component.

Courses in geological, civil, and mining engineering can be applied to the degree. The program is offered using distance-education methods and therefore there is no formal residency requirement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Subsurface Hydrology And Contaminant Transport Mechanics

Engineering Geology And Geotechnics

Rock Engineering

Intermediate Soil Mechanics

Geology for Engineers

Statics and Mechanics of Geological Materials

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Missouri S&T graduate admissions operate on a rolling admissions basis. However, they recommend that you submit your application by these dates.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Missouri City, United States

Disciplines

Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) General Engineering & Technology View 15 other Masters in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

GRE: V+Q ≥ 298 (1050 on previous scale)

GRE A ≥ 3.0

GPA ≥ 2.75

or enroll in geotechnics certificate program*, complete the four core courses with a grade of “B” or better in each to advance to the graduate degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year

Funding

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